Linda Scher
Family Mediator and Facilitator


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Who Else Can Help

FINANCIAL

CPA, Tax Preparer ‚ to help you understand the tax choices and implications of a potential settlement

Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Planner ‚ to help you make a detailed plan for the future, and identify personal needs and predict the long-term effect of various options considered

Appraiser, Real Estate Agent, Mortgage Broker, Bank ‚ to help you explore options around selling a house, refinancing a house and/or buying a house.

Debt Counseling and Consolidation Services ‚ to help you work out a plan for paying off debt (look for non-profit companies)

LEGAL

Attorney ‚ to help you understand the legal process and analyze your options in with an understanding of predicted outcomes in the legal system (the attorney may act in a consulting role or a representative role) See Use of Attorneys page.

MEDIA

Books, Internet Resources, Videos, etc. ‚ self-help resources to help you learn about divorce and separation, to understand the process and your own reactions to it. One outstanding site for family law information, forms and parenting plan information is the State of Oregon's Judicial Branch

MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Individual Therapist ‚ to help you to process your feelings and find ways to move forward

Group Therapist ‚ to help you normalize and see the success of others

Couples Therapist ‚ to help the two of you to focus on deeper relational work than mediation offers

Psychiatrist ‚ if you might need deeper treatment and/or medical intervention

PARENT EDUCATION

County Mandated or Private Classes ‚ to help you to understand your child's needs and point of view

Go to Parent Education Classes for details.

PERSONAL EDUCATION

Vocational Counselor ‚ to help you to form a career plan

College Counselor ‚ to help you explore specific programs, admittance requirements, timeline, costs

Transitional Classes ‚ to help you gain self-confidence and practical skills for re-entry into the workforce (formerly called "Displaced Homemaker" classes)

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